5. Resolution 4740 - Reconsideration of Policy Statements - Master Plan - West View EstatesTri-City Planning Office
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REPORT TO: Kalispell Mayor and City Council
FROM: Narda A. Wilson, Senior Planner
Chris A. Kukulski, City Manager
SUBJECT: Reconsideration of Policy Statements for the West View Estates
Master Plan Amendment
MEETING DATE: September 3, 2002
BACKGROUND: On July 1, 2002 the Kalispell City Council passed a resolution to
amend the Kalispell City -County Master Plan to accommodate a proposal by Mark
Owens, dba LBO Limited Partnership, on approximately 58 acres for property located
at the northeast corner of Stillwater Road and West Reserve Drive. As part of the
master plan amendment, some goals and policies were adopted as part of the
development plan.
When the amendment was considered by the city council, two amendments were
made to the goals and policies for the proposal. One amendment was recommended
by the Kalispell City Planning Board which is to require the area to the east adjoining
Stillwater Estates be developed with single family homes. The other amendment was
added by the Kalispell City Council to require a minimum 100 foot buffer along West
Reserve Drive between the roadway and the development site.
The applicant; in response to the concerns raised by the neighbors, the planning
board and city council; has redesigned the proposed development plans and
consequently the subdivision to accommodate and address those issues. Attached
with this memo is a copy of the letter submitted by the surveyor on the applicants
behalf and a copy of the revised development proposal.
You will note that primary access to the subdivision along West Reserve Drive has
been relocated near the eastern portion of the property with lots fronting on both
sides of the internal access road. This area would be proposed to be zoned and
developed for single family homes and the lots are somewhat larger than those located
more internally. This change increases the Urban Residential area from
approximately 42 acres to approximately 48 acres. Additionally, the remaining
portion of the site consisting of approximately 10 acres would be used for duplex,
townhouse and potentially multi -family dwellings and the initial plans for
development of non-residential uses in this area have been abandoned. This area
would be designated as High Density Residential and, upon annexation would have a
zoning assignment to reflect the intent for residential use of the property. In lieu of
the 100 foot buffer along West Reserve Drive, the applicants are proposing that a 10
foot dedication of right-of-way along West Reserve Drive be granted along with an
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additional 25 foot landscape buffer. This would provide a 35 foot separation between
the West Reserve Drive right-of-way and development within the subdivision.
Because the area previously designated as Neighborhood Commercial will have
potentially less impact as High Density Residential, it would seem unnecessary to
take this change back before the planning board for consideration. The staff and
applicant are anticipating that the city council would concur with that assessment
and approve the proposed changes before them.
Taking into consideration the issues identified by the planning board, city council and
neighbors, the developer has made these changes. He would like to move forward
with the annexation, zoning and subdivision proposal, but changes to the goals and
policies of the development plan need to be addressed prior to consideration by the
planning board. The applicant would respectfully request that the city council look
favorably upon the proposed changes as a good faith effort to address the concerns
that have been identified and in the spirit of compromise and cooperation.
After discussing these proposed changes among the City staff, there is agreement that
the proposed changes should be adopted by the city council. Attached with this
memo are the needed amendments to the goals and policies to reflect the proposed
changes.
RECOMMENDATION: A motion to revise the goals and policies for the West View
Estates Development Plan as outlined on Attachment A would be appropriate.
FISCAL EFFECTS: Undetermined
ALTERNATIVES: As suggested by the city council.
Respectfully submitted,
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Narda A. Wilson Chris A. Kukulski
Senior Planner City Manager
Report compiled: August 22, 2002
c: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk
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Attachments: Attachment A (revised goals and policies)
Exhibit A (map)
Letter from Sands Surveying
Revised development proposal for West View Estates
Cc: Theresa White, Kalispell City Clerk.
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RESOLUTION NO. 4740
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE ADOPTION OF A RECOMMENDED AMENDMENT TO
THE KALISPELL CITY -COUNTY MASTER PLAN.
WHEREAS, On January 31, 2002, Mark Owens, dba LBO Limited
Partnership, made an application to amend said Master
Plan by changing the designation on approximately 58
acres of land located on the northeast corner of
Stillwater Road and West Reserve Drive, described as a
portion of Assessor's Tract 5, Section 25, Township 29
North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana,
from "Agricultural" to "Urban Residential" on
approximately 42 acres, to "High Density Residential" on
approximately 9 acres, and "Neighborhood Commercial" on
approximately 7 acres, and
WHEREAS, on May 28, 2002, the Kalispell City Planning Board held
a public hearing, after due and proper notice, received
public comment upon, and received Tri-City Planning
Office report #KMPA-02-1, which evaluated the proposal
based upon the goals and objectives of the Master Plan,
the purpose of zoning and current circumstances in the
planning jurisdiction, and
WHEREAS, at the conclusion of said public hearing and after
consideration of the proposed amendment, the Kalispell
City Planning Board, adopted report #KMPA-02-1, as the
findings of fact and recommended approval of the proposed
master plan amendment, and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Kalispell considered it
advisable that they consider the proposed Master Plan
amendment and the recommendations of the Kalispell City
Planning Board, and adopted a Resolution of Intention to
Adopt, Revise, or Reject a Proposed Amendment to the
Kalispell City -County Master Plan (Resolution 4710), and
WHEREAS, on July 1, 2002, the City Council met, held a Public
Hearing, heard public comment on said Resolution of
Intention and considered Resolution No. 4710, and
WHEREAS, based upon the report (#KMPA-02-1), the Minutes and
recommendations of Kalispell City Planning Board, and the
input received at the hearing of July 1, 2002, the
Council may, under § 76-1-102, MCA, amend the Master Plan
if such amendment will: 1) encourage local governments to
improve the health, safety, convenience, and welfare of
its citizens, 2) plan for future development of
communities so that highway systems are carefully
planned, 3) assure community centers grow only with
adequate highway, utility, health, educational and
recreational facilities, 4) observe needs of agriculture,
industry, and business in providing for future growth; 5)
provide for healthy surroundings for family life in
residential areas, 6) promote the efficient and
economical use of public funds in growth, and
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted Tri-City Planning Office report
KMPA-02-1 as findings of fact,
WHEREAS, the applicant, in response to the concerns raised by
neighbors, the planning board and the city council,
redesigned the proposed development plans, and
consequently, the subdivision, to accommodate and address
those issues; and
WHEREAS, the Tri-City Planning Office recommends that those goals
and policies of the development plan adopted as findings
of fact by Council Resolution No. 4719 be amended as set
forth in Attachment A, attached hereto and incorporated
fully herein by this reference, so that the concerns that
have been identified may be appropriately addressed.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KALISPELL, AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION I. The City Council of the City of Kalispell
hereby amends Resolution No. 4719, a proposed
amendment to the Kalispell City -County Master
Plan, said amendment consisting of changing
the plan for the area described above, from
Agricultural to Urban Residential, High
Density Residential and Neighborhood
Commercial, and by amending the Goals and
Policies as set forth in Attachment A,
attached hereto and incorporated fully herein
by this reference, and said amendment being
contingent upon and becoming effective upon
the annexation of said area into the City of
Kalispell.
PASSED AND APPROVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SIGNED BY THE MAYOR OF
THE CITY OF KALISPELL, THIS 3RD DAY OF SEPTEMBER, 2002.
Pamela B. Kennedy
Mayor
ATTEST:
Theresa White
City Clerk
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ATTACHMENT A
WEST VIEW ESTATES MASTER PLAN AMENDMENT
GOALS AND POLICIES
West View Estates Development Plan
An Addendum to the Kalispell City Master Plan
VISION STATEMENT: TO PROVIDE FLATHEAD VALLEY POPULATION
AFFORDABLE RESIDENTIAL LOTS WITH CITY SERVICES IN ATTRACIVE
SURROUNDINGS AND TO F1`019-DER NEIGH-B-G-R-H-0-0-D SCALE COMMERCIAL
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GOALS:
A. To help develop a residential neighborhood that would be serviced by
public facilities and utilities and to provide an opportunity for new
residential expansion.
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C. To create an integrated miii@d neighborhood that will provide
alternative housing and lifestyle opportunities to the growing Kalispell
community.
D. To provide a harmonious and integrated neighborhood that is
complementary in design and function.
E. To provide for safe and convenient traffic circulation on and off the site
that adequately accommodates vehicular, pedestrian and bike traffic.
POLICIES
1. The area proposed for West View Estates Development Plan be annexed into the
city of Kalispell and be given appropriate zoning upon annexation including the
adoption of zoning which reflects the goals and policies of this document.
2. The single family residential component of the development plan should be
initiated and under construction with completion of Phase I prior to the
initiation of development of the eenAner-eial ehigh density residential areas.
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4. That the development within the eemmpreial and high density residential areas
should be oriented inward and not toward West Reserve Drive with regard to
access, parking, landscaping and signage.
5. The eemmereial an high density residential development should have an
integrated architectural design and landscaping which accommodates
pedestrian access for those within the subdivision and between the development
sites.
6. The eammmerzriO4 .leyele...r...e,..+ should havp Yapneighbor-heed s@rviee oriented
seam emd i mark+ °e^^e. The high -density residential development should be
primarily focused on residential uses to serve as a buffer to the less dense
residential development to the east, which would be single-family development
along that boundary.
7. An internal north / south roadway should be developed so that it provides
internal circulation to the development within the site and it should be
characterized as having moderate speeds, pedestrian features and landscaping.
8. Development of the appreaeh approaches onto West Reserve Drive be done in
accordance with the recommendations of the Montana Department of
Transportation, The Flathead County Road Department and the City of Kalispell.
Consideration should be given to impacts to West Reserve Drive.
9. All public utilities and facilities shall be designed and constructed in accordance
with the City of Kalispell's Design and Construction Standards and any other
state, federal or local agency which may have authority.
10. Adequate consideration shall be given to upsizing of required utilities to
accommodate anticipated future users. Adequate consideration shall be given to
fire and police protection of this area of their service district and additional
equipment and personnel which may be required.
11. That a minimum 25 foot landscape buffer be provided between West Reserve
Drive and the development.
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JUL-30-2002 TUE 08:46 AM SANDS SURVEYING FAX N0, 4067556488
SANDS SURVEYING, INC.
2 Village Loop
Kalispell, MT 59901
406-755-6481
Fax 406-755-6488
July 30, 2002
Nards wtison, Senior Planner
Tri-Ciry Planning Office
17 Second Street Suite 211
Kalispell, MT 59901
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Several changes have been made to the Preliminary Plat of West View Estates based on
your recommendations. The lots within the subdivislon were redesigned to fit the specified
building envelopes and all of the lots with the exception of one have 60 feet of road frontage
when measured from a 20 foot setback line.
The entrance of the, interior subdivision mad from West Reserve Drive has been redesigned
allowing residential lots to extend south to West Reserve Drive. These residential loth are
adjacent to Stillwater Estates creating an agreeable arrangement
One of the two parcels has also been eliminated on this revision. The area shown as Parcel
A on the revised Preliminary Plat would be used for professional office space, high density
residential townhouse units or apartmerrts, or for a commercial operation.
The proposed subdivision would give 10 additional feet for the right-of-way of West Reserve
Drive along the south boundary of the subdivision. A 25 That buffer would also be provided
along the south boundary creating a 35 foot wide strip. The bufferwould be landscaped
providing a partition between the road and the area of development.
Please reconsider requiring a 100 foot buffer between West Reserve Drive and the proposed
development
Sincerely,
Tom Sands, PLS
Sends Surveying, Inc.
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